Exams Manager

An opportunity has arisen to work at an Ofsted Outstanding sixth form college. Wyke Sixth Form College is recognised for its educational excellence, placed in the top 5% for progress at A level and ranked the second highest provider of students to Oxbridge in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The college’s reputation attracts students from across Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Wyke has grown significantly over the last decade, accommodating 2400 exclusively level three students on a modern £30M university-style campus. At Wyke, we put the student first and all decisions centre around staff working together to meet their best interests. 93% of our current teachers and support staff recommend working here. Come and join the amazing learning culture that creates “The Wyke Experience”.

The examinations administration is supported by a highly developed Management Information System, which is readily accessed by staff and students. The post holder will work closely with the MIS, central admin and external invigilation team. The Exams Manager will take responsibility for the efficient and effective administration of examination entries, course registrations, mock exams, NEA processes and submission of final vocational claims to Awarding Bodies.

The Exams Manager will manage the examinations timetable and communicate details to all stakeholders in a range of formats that are both accessible and timely. The post holder will ensure that all JCQ and Awarding Body requirements are fully met, and that accurate and detailed records are securely maintained. The post holder will manage the setting of examinations, timetable examinations, produce seating plans, train the invigilation staff and effectively manage the two Exams Assistants. This will also involve working closely with our Head of Additional Learning Support to develop provision for students with additional needs.

Upon release of examination results, the Exams Manager will take responsibility for ensuring that these are securely accessed and will work with the MIS and central admin team to release these to students. On results day, the post holder will lead the College’s support and guidance team in relation to priority and non-priority re-marks, as well as individual and course level appeals, reviews of marking and access to student scripts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and/or awarding body rules for exams administration.

Be familiar with exam regulations as updated and published by the JCQ, understand key dates and deadlines and have in place robust procedures to ensure these are met.

Actively comply with the JCQ Centre Inspection Service, awarding body or regulatory authority inspections and investigations.

Provide support, advice and guidance to stakeholders ensuring that the centre is compliant with regulations and contribute to preparing, reviewing, updating and disseminating key documentation and guidance.

We offer a forward-thinking, welcoming college with supportive management and a modern environment. Benefits include a strong programme of staff development and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are lucky to work with great students who are here to learn and 93% of staff said they would recommend the College as a good place to work in the summer 2024 Staff Pulse Survey. We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and would love our staff ethnicity and cultural profile to closely match the student population we serve.

The College takes safeguarding extremely seriously and a full range of pre-employment checks including a satisfactory enhanced DBS with barred list check will be required for this post.

For further details and an application form please see below or visit www.wyke.ac.uk/about-wyke/staff-vacancies . If you have any queries about applying for the role or require paper copies of the information, please contact personnel@wyke.ac.uk, or call 01482 346347.

The closing date for received applications is 9a.m. on Tuesday 15th October 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing 21st October 2024.

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